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The Brew Happy Show is a free audio podcast hosted by American writer, actor, tradesman and television host Damian DeBuiser. It was launched on November 18, 2009 by Damian and Susanna Parker, who also co-hosted as "Brew Happy", adapted in 2011 as a local Television as "The Brew Happy Show", and later relaunched on January 23, 2013 as a regular weekly podcast "The Brew Happy Show", with Damian, Mikkel, and Asha. It has grown to become one of the area's most popular podcasts, regularly receiving thousands of listeners per episode.

History
The podcast originated around 2009 as Young Winos broadcast out of KPSU college radio and became Brew Happy when Damian DeBuiser pitched the show to internet radio station PDX.FM's Director and Producer, Robert Wagner and Sabrina Miller, re-branding the show as "Brew Happy" and bringing on neophyte co-host Susanna Parker, due to her insight as a fledgling apprentice brewer at Salmon Creek Brewing (since sold and re-branded as Old Ivy Brewing). It was a leading show on the network until PDX.FM changed format in late fall of 2010 and became CASCADIA.FM (now also defunct), and subsequently dropping most of their original lineup. Running hot on enthusiasm and expanding interest, the podcast went solo in late Feb. of 2011 released on iTunes by JRomi Productions, along with re-released original episodes from PDX.FM, and normally broadcasting from Red Lion Inn, Vancouver WA. "Brew Happy" was hosted solely by former co-host Susanna Parker and continued to be created and released infrequently by JRomi Productions (via www.brewhappy.com). This pilot run founded what would later become 'The Brew Happy Show', as a limited run TV series on public access (via Portland Community Media) in 2012, and re-launched as a weekly podcast with a dedicated schedule, format, and all new crew (Damian DeBuiser returning as lead Anchor/Host) in 2013.

Damian DeBuiser started The Brew Happy Show as a radio podcast at the end of 2012. His aim, as always, is to enlighten the average Joe/Jane about their favorites beverages and speak to the brewers involved and find out where their inspiration came from. He has interviewed hundreds of the brewers, chiefly in the Portland Metro area as well as some of the surrounding NW. He has interviewed the mayors of Portland, OR and Battleground, WA, Beaverton, OR, and enjoys media access to various craft brew related events while encouraging interest in home brewing and supporting local business. The "reboot" from 'Brew Happy' to 'The Brew Happy Show' actually began with Television in mind, due to production strains, the concept was rolled back to a Podcast with a dedicated weekly schedule, an evolving format and crew, and continued with rotating guests with some returning frequently others even semi-regularly with their own segments.

Season 1 (2013) launched with Damian DeBuiser returning as lead Anchor/Host and writer, Mikkel Nielsen running sound production and hosting through Gnawledge Multimedia, and actor Asha Sawyer as Co-Host and neophyte to the beer industry. Credit also to local singer/songwriter, Christopher Neil Young filling in as substitute co-host and/or producer when needed. Within only 20 episodes they were joined by beer fan John Paul, who has provided sponsorship through his local business Paul's Cigars, and insight as a consumer and active enthusiast.

Season 2 (2014) saw the previous year's cast continue, with Mark Gillette becoming a frequent guest representing the free local home brewers club, Portland Brewers Collective (PBC), and the addition of a rotating production assistant who would assist with organizing, media, and equipment. This new role was filled by local artist Kenneth Fuller or often by tradesman Ross Glaser. Also, returning guest Matt Harhai tour guide and home brewer began subbing in as co-host and would eventually take over the role as Asha Sawyer leaves to continue pursuing acting and other creative projects (Asha's last show was Ep.#66).

Season 3 (2015) came with many changes. Still reeling from the loss of Ross Glaser, before the end of the previous year, who had died unexpectedly while in Hawaii. This was a heavy blow, as plans had begun to form for expansion, with Ross planning to bring a significant investment to the small production and hints at a larger role. Co-Host Matt Harhai, would move to Beijing, China to teach English and field report on craft beer abroad. His absence introduced local comedian Amanda Martin-Tully as Co-Host, bringing a fresh flavor or her own, with a noted interest in Cider, and flare for social media interaction. Also, producer Mikkel Nielsen would move to Seattle for family reasons, continuing Gnawledge Multimedia remotely as a podcast network (Mikkel's farewell Ep.#112). His production role would be assumed temporarily by rotating substitutes, resulting in a few unfortunate "lost episodes", and harbored in the current and more than capable producer, "the amazing" Ryan Fitzgerald (as of Ep.#138).

Season 4 (2016) saw The Brew Happy Show regaining it's footing. As stability had begun to take root, and it's format responded to demand, changes saw a rise in interest from listeners and renewed determination from it's crew. Now with a steady crew of Damian, John, Amanda, and Ryan, The Brew Happy Show kicked off the year as a champion of emerging home brew contest Stout Bout by PBC, a heightened interest in cider, global trends, local figures, and coverage of more events and brands. Gained also was the introduction of another frequent flyer, beer representative Clay Staley, who'd eventually take a passionately charged "Staley Stance" segment, on most of his appearances. This would also see Amanda leaving to more fully explore her expanding opportunities as an impactful female comedian (as of Ep.#184).

Season 5 (2017) began light on crew with Amanda's absence, but leaned heavily on guest content as the year progressed and content matured and Ryan filling in the open Co-Host role. Damian's personal life though usually only a touchstone in the show, saw a romance blossom, and the introduction of a new role, Media Manager, which would be assumed by the "lovely and incomparable" Bronwyn Landis. Her eye for imagery composition and intuitive organizational skills brought a needed resurgence to social media, and even an adorable reluctance toward the conversational input.

Season 6 (2018) celebrated the emergence of many new brands in the local Portland beer market. Taking a step back from the global market and focusing on a more regional tone, the crew, now as Damian, John, Ryan, and Bronwyn, The Brew Happy Show began to come into it's own. With the crew dynamics cementing themselves with a more bubbly and inclusive atmosphere, we began to see interest in the growing community around them, and the introduction of "The Warren Report" by writer Warren Wills (craftbeerscribe.com), and a return to homebrew coverage including Mark Gillette and the PBC.

Season 7 (2019) we see a continued reliance on the local market as we see many of the time honored brands fall to the wayside, as a few emerging brands fill in the gaps. Coverage on the Portland beer scene begins to lead the way for the global market. We begin to see modern trends ripple out from our base, giving The Brew Happy Show an edge as they take on a slightly more serious interest in the changing market, and what consumers as well as entrepreneurs alike can expect. Also Sponsorship by Imperial Yeast and Advertising through Advertisecast lends some much needed support. This season includes the globe trotting beverage enthusiast Nichole Richardson from the YouTube sensation 'Tasting Nitch' as she is featured in her own segment on The Brew Happy Show, "Nitch at Nite".

Season 8 (2020) is planned for new content and new growth. Stay tuned, wherever podcasts are found.

Guests
Since late 2009, Damian has had the opportunity to interview people from all walks of life within the "Brewniverse", from amateurs, professionals, to enthusiasts alike. The guest list is extensive but include professionals from brands such as Rogue Ales, Rock Bottom Brewing, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Deschutes Brewery, Hopworks Urban Brewing (HUB), Alaskan Brewing, Upright Brewing, Migration Brewing, Full Sail Brewing, Lucky Lab, Brewing Co., Ninkasi Brewing, Breakside Brewing, Gigantic Brewing, Occidental Brewing, Heathen Brewing, Base Camp Brewing, Cascade Brewing, Fort George Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing, Culmination Brewing, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, 54°40’ Brewing Co., Sasquatch Brewing, Mikkeller Brewing, Natian Brewing, Flyboy Brewing, Pono Brewing, Doomsday Brewing, Oregon City Brewing, Heater Allen Brewing, Allegory Brewing, Feckin Irish Brewing Co., Laurelwood Brewing, Golden Valley Brewing, and other popular regional brands. Also now defunct brands such as Bridgeport Brewing, Coalition Brewing, Amnesia Brewing, The Commons, Columbia River Brewing, Alameda Brewing, to name a few. If any of the above names ring a bell, you may soon come to be more familiar with emerging brands featured such as Level Beer, Zoiglhaus Brewery, Von Ebert Brewing, Grains of Wrath, Stormbreaker Brewing, Backwoods Brewing, Rosenstadt Brewing, Leikam Brewing, Ruse Brewing, Montavilla Brew Works, West Coast Grocery Co., and many more whose origins are documented on The Brew Happy Show. Locations have varied since the The Brew Happy Show is a mobile podcast, with a limited local travel radius, they post up at a local craft beer destination and champion that business as well as beers celebrated on the show each week. Usually a brewery or a taproom of some sort, with a handful regularly visited each year as a favored hot spot. The Brew Happy Show seems to enjoy befriending the "little guy" in the market and finding out what makes them unique.

Impact
Several other locally produced podcasts about beer in the Portland area have cropped up in the local area since The Brew Happy Show began showing up in local pubs on Monday nights. Local interest in beer has grown alongside interest in podcasting. With a wide range of beer related topics being covered from legal, logistics, community, distribution, to even political. Even former Mayor Sam Adams was inspired to try his hand at homebrewing with his very own "Sam Helles". The Brew Happy Show's lead Anchor, Damian DeBuiser is proud to MC the annual Stout Bout each year in SE Portland, Producer and Co-Host, Ryan Fitzgerald implores consumers each year to join him at the Vancouver Brewfest, show Sponsor and Co-Host John Paul boasts regularly about his latest beer adventures, and even Media Manager and industry neophyte, Bronwyn Landis chimes in about her latest delicious discoveries. With extended crew members such as Warren, Clay, Mark, and Nitch, bringing their own following, as well as International Coorespondants and affiliates like Matthew Harhai in China, and Casey Workman in Peru, lending their unique perspectives to the conversation at times. Feedback from guests has been largely positive, and listeners have increased between 1000 or more each year.

Reception
The podcast has taken up the mantle as a champion of the local community with an avid interest in the changing global market. Numbers constantly streaming from listeners outside the United States with fluctuating numbers throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia, with marked interest from Russia, and Ukraine. Even listeners in Australia and New Zealand crop up semi-regularly. There is about 3 to 4 times as many streaming users and users that download.

Accolades
In November of 2018, The Brew Happy Show was featured in the Portland Podcast Festival by the Funemployment Radio Network.